Yarra Bay
18 January 12
After moving on from plane beach, we ended up at Yarra Bay on Botany Bay in Sydney’s south-eastern suburbs. We found a quiet, little beach on the edge of a large recreational reserve — serviced by a sailing club.
Our park outside the Yarra Bay Sailing Club is a quiet spot in the night and early morning.
From across the water, the continuous noise of traffic at Port Botany continues through the night.
Our days have been spent playing at the beach, canoeing in the bay, exploring the park and relaxing in the shade. It’s nice to be back in nature again, although it’s quite well manicured and frequented by families, walkers and fishermen.
Elijah and I retreat under the shade of a big umbrella while the girls dig in the sand beside us.
This little bay beach has calm, pristine water and attracts families with young children (like us!).
This beach has slim pickings in the way of rubbish to decorate the top of the girls' sand castles.
Every time she enters the water, Aisha is demonstrating more skill and confidence. She loves swimming and is keen to push herself to be better at it.
After playing with only her sisters for several weeks, Aisha eagerly makes friends with several of the girls who visit the beach with their families.
Now that she's been introduced to the beauties that lie underneath the water, Aisha is a keen snorkeller — although she hasn't yet mastered the technique of breathing through the snorkel.
Our little beach is protected by the rock wall which is called a groyne. It is designed to prevent sand erosion on the beach.
It isn't until I climb up onto the groyne for myself that I notice the shape of the concrete construction materials.
The Yarra Bay Sailing Club has been a good host to us, and we’ll remember this spot for the next time we’re looking for a place to stay in the eastern suburbs. We may even return just for more snorkelling or canoeing. Thanks, Botany Bay!
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1 · Kylie · 20 January 2012, 15:18
Looks like a gorgeous little beach…the water colour is stunning.
2 · Janet · 20 January 2012, 23:39
What a lovely dose of warmth and sunshine for me! I am freezing here in NJ, USA :(
3 · Manou · 24 January 2012, 18:03
Great photos of Sydney,Lauren.Makes me forget about all the hassles I’ve had there,particularly coping with the traffic.A good place just to visit!
Love to all.XXXXXXXX
4 · Toufic Boustani · 9 September 2012, 00:54
8/92012 between the time of 9:50pm-10:20pm i was there with a dear friend of mine. along the shore line we saw something glowing electric blue. as we picked up these tiny glowing things, they gave us this weird tingly numb feeling in the tip of the fingers that came in contact with it. observing these under light, they looked strangely like tiny translucent eggs with a black speck inside them.
would anyone be able to give details as to what these are and has anyone else come across this?
any info would be much appreciated. Boustani-2fik@hotmail.com